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September 9, 2008

Streisand: McCain Choosing Palin is 'Desperate and Irresponsible'

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Political activist Barbra Streisand took to the Internet with some fervent political activism -- and Funny Girl is not amused by John McCain's veep choice of Sarah Palin!

The outspoken Hillary Clinton supporter ranted in her blog about McCain picking Palin as his running mate, calling the choice "desperate and irresponsible." Babs also accused the GOP nominee of pandering to women who may go for the ticket simply because Sarah "has two X chromosomes."

Streisand, who threw her support to Obama when he landed the nomination -- will be hosting a $28K per plate benefit for him in Beverly Hills.


NEXT: Did Babs Play Fair with John McCain?

 

Barbara Streisand is the biggest idiot in Hollywood, and nobody should be paying attention to her.


- Kerry
Posted 09/09/08 05:00 PM
 

Babs is pathetic! What makes “miss BS” think she is the authority?…or
that anyone actually cares what SHE thinks?
Get your ego in line, Honey…you aren’t nearly as important as you want
to believe you are!




- Jaclyn
Posted 09/09/08 04:58 PM
 

I agree with Mrs. Streisand.


- Amanda
Posted 09/09/08 04:57 PM
 

Babs is pathetic! What makes “miss BS” think she is the authority?…or
that anyone actually cares what SHE thinks?
Get your ego in line, Honey…you aren’t nearly as important as you want
to believe you are!




- Jaclyn
Posted 09/09/08 04:56 PM
 

We need more fools like Barb telling us what they think. All of the Hollywood types should stuff it with a sock.


- Larry
Posted 09/09/08 04:55 PM
 

I think Barbara is right on point at this Day & age not voting for someone because of the color of his skin is just wrong. Think about where the economy is now, the price of gas,food,etc The HOUSING CRISIS all done by the republicans you really want more of that everyone will end up in a soup line with nothing at the end of it. All the people hungry and homeless and all the waisted money on this war. Who in their right mind wants another 4 years of Bush the Republicans already showd us what they can do!!!! REALLY THINK OF EVERYONE WHO LOST A LOVED ONE AT WAR—-NO WAY NO HOW NO MCCAIN_PALIN!!!!!


- Draea
Posted 09/09/08 04:55 PM
 

I think Barbs should join the team of Mccain & Palin get on the winning team Obama is full of crap, seems like many are too GOOGIE EYED to see thru him. McCain is a true American more than I can say for OBAMA.


- Carol
Posted 09/09/08 04:55 PM
 

Barbra has the right to say what she wants but I don’t agree with her. She has no idea whats going on in the real world. Celebrities think we all care what they think but we really don’t value their comments. Being an actress is sort of like being a community organizer….


- Linda
Posted 09/09/08 04:55 PM
 

Who cares about what Barfffara says?!?!?!
Why doesn’t she follow Alec Baldwin out of the country???? I am sick of her trying to dictate how we should vote. She is a LIBERAL plain and simple!!!!!!!!!!!!


- Brenda
Posted 09/09/08 04:54 PM
 

Streisand reminds me of a rampant mare. She needs to be tied to a snubbin’ post with a bungee cord, and when she runs off at the mouth, like she does so often, the goofy dink gets jerked back to reality…..hard. They are all in it for themselves. That’s politics. It was the fall Alexander’s empire after his death, the fall of Rome, Babylon, etc. It goes on and on. It’s man’s greed. The difference here is that, as a people, we still have a chance to write history and keep our society whole. Obama is for change, but what kind? McCain is of the old generation; the glory of America is still remembered in his mind. As is the death of friends and soldiers in war. He knows what the costs are and how to run a business. BamBam has no experience except the pompous life a pampered aristocrat, and then a senator. How can someone so out of touch with their country and the majority of it’s people run it’s government? And secondly, he’s a lawyer. How many people trust lawyers? Especially lawyers gone politician. At least McCain has been shot at for the sake of his country; he’s faced death and carried on, doing what was best for us back home. Do you think BamBam would do that? You think he would stand his ground and defend the children of his neighbor with his life? I don’t believe so. And Palin? Well, at least SHE pays her bills, unlike many mentioned in the above posts. If she can handle running the USofA, have at it. Not many people can handle that kind of stress, they just want to point fingers after getting up late, while sipping their coffee, blaming Republicans for wanting people to take responsibility for their own actions. ** not affiliated with ANY political party(but I usually vote along Republican lines, which are the choices of logic)


- Case
Posted 09/09/08 04:54 PM
 

Barbara,like most of th flakes in Hollywood should stick to singing. Talking as she did just goes to show how absolutely ignorant she is. Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt. Singing is what she can do.


- shirley
Posted 09/09/08 04:52 PM
 

SHAME on you Streisand. You are the one who is “desperate and irresponsible”. Throwing a $28K per plate benefit to raise funds for Obama to do more political ads because he IS “desperate”? I won’t be coming to see you perform again, you want to take my money to throw it away. It would be better if you took that money and gave it to the homeless or someone that needs it.
The truth is, if Palin was a Democrat you would be raving about her qualifications, charisma and integrity.
But you don’t have the courage to admit it.
And SHAME on EXTRA for the double standards on reporting Presidential politics, not professional.
I won’t be watching EXTRA or supporting your sponsors.


- Marie
Posted 09/09/08 04:51 PM
 

I used to admire Barbara for her beautiful singing voice but she has now ruined it with her vicious attacks. She may think people care about what she thinks but she is sadly mistaken. She needs to move out of this beautiful country and take her buddies,Bill and Hillary with her. We would all be better off.


- Karen
Posted 09/09/08 04:51 PM
 

this idiot is still unable to discipline her urge to … bloviate! We are all still waiting for this witch to move out the the U.S. too!


- shelly
Posted 09/09/08 04:49 PM
 

Barbara should stick to doing nothing. Her words just goes to show you how out of touch she is with reality. She should shut up. Who cares what she thinks anyway. Get lost Barbara.


- ljd
Posted 09/09/08 04:48 PM
 

Streisand doesn’t like the republican ticket, who cares? This is news? I don’t like her. Are we surprised? Experience, give me a break. If the poulation of Alaska were ten she would still have twice as much experience as Obama. As a mayor and govenor she has made many more decisions that have effected peoples lives than he has. Half the time he has been in the senate he has been out running for president. The best thing on his resume is ‘community organizor.’ What a joke! I think the wacky left may want to give this experience thing a rest…can they really be that ignorant?


- jimmy
Posted 09/09/08 04:48 PM
 

I think it is rediculous that stars like Streisand go running around spouting off about political canditates or really anyone in general! Just becuase you have a modicum of fame and people look up to you does not give you the right to disarage another person of their beleifs, efforts or hardships. It looks more and more like a large portion of the Hollywood ilete prefer Obama and his group not for their socalled politics (which is more of a sideshow twist into highschool “click-ism”


- Jennifer
Posted 09/09/08 04:47 PM
 

I believe that the constitution should be the primary law in this country. The USA has no national religion, and should not promote one. I firmly believe in the separation of church and state. I will vote for Obama because it will be great to have an intelligent person with the best interest of the American people in the White House for the first time in eight years.


- chris
Posted 09/09/08 04:46 PM
 

What a transparent move on the Republican’s part. What’s frightening is that the public is falling for it. Her cutsie remark about soccer moms and pit bulls. Guess what? Aside from wearing lipstick there is one more difference. DOGS DO AT LEAST STAY WITH THEIR PUPS TO NURTURE AND RAISE THEM.


- Nancy Riley
Posted 09/09/08 04:45 PM
 

Babs has turned into a bitter old woman w extreme views and her comments are basically worthless.

She should just learn to close her mouth so her foot stays out of it.


- CJ
Posted 09/09/08 04:45 PM

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